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Terry Alfredson, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100196286	INHALATION DELIVERY METHODS AND DEVICES - Methods, devices and kits for treating sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and developmental disorders, and/or for inducing an arousable state of sedation in a subject, are described. For example, inhalation methods, devices and kits for treating insomnia, anxiety and/or ADHD using one or more α2-adrenergic agonists such as dexmedetomidine or clonidine are described.	08-05-2010

Terry Allen, Sebastopol, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100814	REGISTRY FOR TRADING PARTNERS USING DOCUMENTS FOR COMMERCE IN TRADING PARTNER NETWORKS - A market making node in a network routes machine readable documents to connect businesses with customers, suppliers and trading partners. The self defining electronic documents, such as XML based documents, can be easily understood amongst the partners. Definitions of these electronic business documents, called business interface definitions, are posted on the Internet, or otherwise communicated to members of the network. The business interface definitions tell potential trading partners the services the company offers and the documents to use when communicating with such services. Thus, a typical business interface definition allows a customer to place an order by submitting a purchase order or a supplier checks availability by downloading an inventory status report. Also, the registration at a market maker node of a specification of the input and output documents, coupled with interpretation information in a common business library, enables participants in a trading partner network to execute the transaction in a way which closely parallels the way in which paper based businesses operate.	04-22-2010

Terry Allinder, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272751	PARAMETER CONTROL CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a single input terminal of a parameter control circuit is utilized to form two different parameters of the parameter control circuit.	11-06-2008

Terry Angelos, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292599	TRANSACTIONAL ADVERTISING - A method of transactional advertising includes providing a transactional advertising platform for presenting offers to a user who is committed to complete an electronic transaction; selecting an offer to present based on at least two of the following associated with the transaction: a transaction amount, a payment type, a shipment address, and a shopping cart contents; and presenting the offer to the user based on a user level of commitment to complete the electronic transaction and based on the status of the transaction. The user level of commitment includes one of an indication of non-payment, an indication of payment, and an indication of indecision to pay. The transaction status includes one of needs incentive to transact, method of payment provided, payment approved, and payment complete.	11-26-2009

Terry Arbouw, Georgetown, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100289412	Integrated lighting system and method - System and method are provided where a plurality of luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells are connected to a central control module including a user interface which is used for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system; a memory card interface and associated memory card which can be used to load and save configuration data, update firmware, and log system operation. Lighting system can be set up and tested and then the configuration saved in a portable memory, such as on a memory card which can be transferred to another system where it is read to facilitate faster and easier configuring of the other system to parallel, or to be exactly like, the original system. Data stored on a portable memory can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions such as, for example: update configuration, or update firmware. Also provided is switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where the lighting of each mode is sequenced such that the second lighting mode is initiated before the first mode is terminated, resulting in a continuity of lighting in the controlled area. Other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching, programmable attack and decay dimming rates, the ability to return a system to its previous dimming level after the lights have been turned off, and the ability to start the controlled lights at full light level then dim down to the previous level to ensure the lighting ballast have sufficient voltage to start up.	11-18-2010

Terry Barsoom, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090254950	Home media network - According to one embodiment, a method is described. The method includes receiving a request at a control module from a first remote device to access media data from a storage management module and determining that a first user is requesting access to the data based upon a first remote identification (ID). The method further includes opening a second stream between the playback module and the storage management module and receiving the data at the playback module.	10-08-2009

Terry Bielfelt, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198911	STORAGE HOPPER ASSEMBLY - A transport assembly for transporting granular material may define at least a first egress for releasing a first portion of a granular material. The device may also include a door assembly slidably coupled with the transport assembly for at least substantially covering the first egress in a first position for retaining granular material and for at least substantially uncovering the first egress in a second position for controllably releasing the first portion of the granular material. The device may also include a linear actuator assembly coupled with the transport assembly and the door assembly for moving the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The device may also include a pump assembly coupled with the linear actuator assembly for actuating the linear actuator assembly to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position.	08-18-2011

Terry Blansfield, Orange, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080295835	Retainer clip for securing breathing devices - A retainer clip configured to engage a tubing member includes a base portion and a clamp portion which may be formed as a unitary structure. The base portion is generally disc-shaped and has a front side and a back side. The clamp portion is disposed on the base portion and extends upwardly from the front side and comprises a spaced pair of clamp fingers which collectively define a slot that opens into a channel. The channel is adapted to frictionally engage the tubing member. The back side includes a layer of adhesive for adhering the retainer clip to the patient such as to the patient's skin. An interface assembly for delivering gas from a gas source to a patient includes a user interface, at least one tubing member extending from the user interface, and at least one of the retainer clips configured to anchor the tubing member to the patient.	12-04-2008

Terry Brix, Vida, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074836	IODINE RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for the recovery of iodine are described. In particular, recovery systems and methods produce an iodine complex from an aqueous brine containing iodide. A head tank for maintains a supply of the brine, a pH controller acidifies brine received from the head tank and an oxidizer converts iodide in the acidified brine to elemental iodine. At least one activated carbon contactor module is removably inserted into a stream of the oxidized brine provided by the oxidizer and binds the molecular iodine to form the iodine complex. A container may enclose the head tank, the pH controller and the oxidizer in order to facilitate transportation of the system and performance of the methods and processes in proximity to a brine source. The brine may be employed or associated with oilfield operations.	03-25-2010

Terry Bullen, Clairmont CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100300701	ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEM - An artificial lift system provides an artificial lift design specifically for the pumping of liquids from natural gas wells, but not limited to this application. In doing so, production rates and reserves recovered can be significantly increased. The artificial lift system uses small diameter continuous tubing to run the pump in the hole and deliver small volumes of high pressure dry gas as a power fluid to the pump. This power fluid forces liquid that has been drawn into the pump from the bottom of the wellbore to surface. By removing the liquids from the wellbore the natural gas can flow unrestricted to surface. The design and equipment allow for a cost effective artificial lift alternative.	12-02-2010

Terry Carespodi, Carrollton, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100065225	SUNSHADES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SUNSHADES - A sunshade for mounting to a building structure has first and second extruded outriggers spaced apart from each other and louvers extending from the first outrigger to the second outrigger. The first and second outriggers have an elongated body, an upper leg extending from an upper portion of the elongated body, and a lower leg extending from a lower portion of the elongated body. The outriggers of adjacent sunshades face each other such that the upper legs face each other and the lower legs face each other. A pocket is formed between the adjacent outriggers. The outriggers also have a mounting notch at an end which is mounted to the building structure. The outrigger notch engages a hook on a sunshade anchor mounted to the building structure.	03-18-2010

Terry Chu, Chino Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032530	Joint structure for portable work and storage container - A joint structure for portable work and storage container includes a plurality of joint members and a plurality of reinforcing shafts. Each joint member includes an upper joint extended from a top retention frame, a lower joint extended from a bottom retention frame, and a shaft holder alignedly mounting between the upper and lower joints to form a reinforcement channel. The reinforcing shafts are disposed within the reinforcement channels and coupling between the upper and lower joints through the shaft holders respectively, wherein each of the reinforcing shafts has an upper portion received in a respective upper socket of the upper joint, a lower portion received in a respective lower socket of the lower joint, and a mid-portion received within the respective shaft holder such that the joint structure reinforces the a strength between the top and bottom retention frames to rigidly support the wall frame.	02-05-2009
20100039005	Wall panel affixing arrangement for portable work and storage container - A portable work and storage container includes a container frame, an enclosure arrangement and a wall panel affixing arrangement. The container frame includes a ceiling frame, a floor frame and four vertical corner posts spacedly extended between the ceiling frame and the floor frame. The wall panel affixing arrangement includes a plurality of wall adjusters and a plurality of wall lockers, wherein every two of the wall adjusters are adjustably extended to bias against two outer side rims of the wall structure respectively for applying a pushing force so as to ensure the wall panels of each of the wall structure are coupled with each other side-by-side. The wall lockers are adjustably engaged with top rims of the wall structures respectively to lock up the wall structures between the ceiling frame and the floor frame so as to securely retain the wall.	02-18-2010

Terry Cisco, Glendale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110006859	TUNABLE COMPACT TIME DELAY CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - A tunable compact time delay circuit assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a tunable delay circuit assembly for controllably delaying signals that propagate along a transmission line, the circuit assembly including an elongated conductor extending in a first direction, the elongated conductor configured to carry the signals, at least one floating strip, each floating strip including a first elongated conductive segment having a first centerline, wherein the first centerline is not parallel to the first direction, and a second elongated conductive segment having a second centerline, wherein the second centerline is not parallel to the first direction, and a first switch coupled between the first segment and the second segment, wherein the first switch, in a first position, is configured to connect the first segment to the second segment, wherein the first switch, in a second position, is configured to electrically isolate the first segment from the second segment, and wherein the at least one floating strip is electrically isolated from other components of the circuit assembly.	01-13-2011

Terry Coatta, Richmond CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197144	Method And System Of Providing A Viewing Experience With Respect To A Document Having Read-only Content - Computer-implemented methods of and systems for providing a viewing experience to a user are disclosed. In one such method, an electronic document is provided. The electronic document has read-only content and embedded executable code which executes upon opening the document. The executable code influences a viewing experience. A remote database having data about a user is provided and data is received from the database for use in conjunction with the embedded executable code in order to provide a viewing experience to the user.	08-11-2011

Terry Davis, Hesperia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277848	SHOCK ABSORBER FORK DAMPER - A telescopic shock absorber for a motorcycle includes a slider tube, a stanchion tube, a damping valve, and a hollow damping rod. The damping rod includes a lower end portion secured within the slider tube with a plurality of longitudinally offset orifices. At least one of the orifices is positioned near the valve such that the orifice moves above the valve under sufficient compressive shock to the slider tube during riding. The damping rod also includes an upper end portion extending within the lower end of the stanchion tube. A mid-portion extends between the upper and lower end portions with an outer diameter smaller than those of the end portions. Steps are provided between the mid-portion and the upper and lower end portions. The mid-portion is positioned adjacent the damping valve when the vehicle is in a static, rider-sag state.	11-13-2008

Terry Delonas, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100275346	Lipowear - Contemplated padded undergarments are form-fitted and have a higher than normal ratio of waist circumference to leg circumference and include a padded area that covers substantially the entire contact area of buttocks and legs with a chair when a person wearing such undergarment is sitting on the chair. Such undergarments are particularly advantageous to provide symptomatic relief for a person diagnosed with HIV infection, a neoplastic disease, chronic diabetes, and/or advanced age, which is typically accompanied by lipoatrophy, lipodystrophy, and/or sarcopenia.	11-04-2010

Terry Djunaidi, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220250	Flexible Layer Composite Comprising a Support and a Layer of Curable Surface Coating Composition Applied Thereto - In a flexible layer composite comprising a support and at least one curable surface coating composition applied to the support, the layer of curable surface coating composition comprises	09-11-2008

Terry Djunaidi, Leonberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110200818	SURFACE-COATING MATERIAL, FLEXIBLE LAMINATE WITH A SUBSTRATE AND A LAYER OF SURFACE-COATING MATERIAL APPLIED THERETO, AND USE THEREOF - A description is given of a surface-coating material, comprising a double-bond-containing, OH-functional component A with a solids fraction between 30% and 100% by weight, a double-bond density between 2 and 5 eq/kg and an OH content of between 4% and 7% by weight, a double-bond-containing, NCO-functional component B with a solids fraction between 30% and 100% by weight, a double-bond density between 1 and 4 eq/kg and an NCO content of between 4% and 7% by weight, and, if desired, a double-bond-containing component C having a glass transition temperature T	08-18-2011

Terry Erisman, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078037	System & Method for Determining Right of Access - Various methods and systems for auctioning items such as golf tee times, restaurant reservations, concert tickets or hotel reservations are disclosed. Users can effectively bid on a large number of items but receive at most one item at the end of the auction. This has the favorable effects for the users of: (1) increasing the probability of successfully bidding for at least one item; (2) making the auction process more convenient by greatly reducing the need for actively monitoring the auction; and, (3) decreasing the possibility a user will be out bid at the last moment and receive no item. This also has the favorable effects for the seller of increasing the probability their listed items will sell and increasing the expected average sales price.	03-31-2011

Terry Figurelle, Redmond, WA US

Terry Finerman, Washington Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080254214	ADHESIVE MATERIALS, ADHESIVE PARTS FORMED THEREWITH AND THEIR USES - Adhesive material and adhesive parts are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. The adhesive parts typically include a handling layer.	10-16-2008

Terry Fogarty, Birmingham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090162145	System And Method For Hydraulic Displacement - A system and method for hydraulic displacement is described which can provide an improved method for raising or lowering a fluid level. The system and method has direct application to inland waterway transport and in particular to canal locks where canal boats traverse inclines through a series of locks. In addition, the invention can provide the access to a marina, which may be raised up above sea level or behind a sea wall defence. The method enables the formation of an improved hydraulic displacement lock capable of a greater vertical displacement with greatly reduced flow of fluid through the lock. The hydraulic displacement lock comprises an enclosed central channel, having sequential fluid storage tanks connected to the central channel. When the central channel is closed at its lower end, opening and closing connecting channels to the sequential storage tanks allows fluid to flow under the force of gravity into or out of the central channel, thereby raising or lowering the level of fluid.	06-25-2009

Terry Gafron, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129167	SEMICONDUCTOR MAGNETIC MEMORY INTEGRATING A MAGNETIC TUNNELING JUNCTION ABOVE A FLOATING-GATE MEMORY CELL - A semiconductor magnetic memory device has a magnetic tunneling junction formed over a memory cell. The memory cell has a control gate surrounded by a floating gate. The floating gate is coupled to the magnetic tunneling junction through a pinning layer that maintains the magnetic orientation of the lower magnetic layer of the junction. A current through a selected word line, coupled to the control gate, generates a first magnetic field. A current through a cell select line generates a second magnetic field that is orthogonal to the first magnetic field. This changes the magnetic orientation of the upper magnetic layer of the junction to lower its resistance, thus allowing a write/erase voltage on a program/erase line to program/erase the floating gate.	05-21-2009

Terry Gosschalk, Gleniffer AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090011	Powered line trimmer attachment - A wheeled device suitable for supporting and stabilizing a powered lawn trimming device. The wheels steer by a castor action where they rotate about a vertical axis in response to the operator's direction. The wheels are positioned at the ends of two outrigger arms positioned one each side of the cutting head of the line trimmer. The wheeled assembly is clamped onto the line trimmer shaft in such a way as to provide means for height adjustment and adaptation to the different styles of lawn trimming devices.	04-09-2009
20090093203	Flail sanding tool - A flail sanding tool suitable for use with a driver such as a portable drill or bench drill, the flail sanding tool assembly being suitable for work operations such as grinding, polishing, sanding, finishing and the like. The flail sanding tool provides a central shaft with a disk fixed at each end and a drive spindle at one end. The flail sanding tool provides a plurality of vertical tendons at the perimeter to capture and present abrasive/polishing elements to a work piece, such vertical tendons being permanently attached to the disk at one end but releasable from suitably shaped slots in the disk at the other end, for the purpose of loading and unloading the abrasive/polishing elements. Each vertical tendon is shaped in a way to provide an outward bias to ensure positive location when engaged in a retaining slot.	04-09-2009
20090093204	Sanding disk tool - A tool device suitable for use with a driver, the tool assembly being suitable for work operations such as grinding, polishing, sanding, finishing and the like, the tool device providing a disk shape of rigid or pliable material and a central driving spindle connectable to the driver, the disk being provided with a plurality of radial grooves and tendons therein to capture and present abrasive/polishing elements to a work piece, such radial tendons being permanently attached at one end but releasable from the other end for the purpose of loading and unloading the abrasive/polishing elements. The abrasive/polishing elements are prepared in such a way so as when presented to the work-piece a cushioning/cooling effect is achieved via the generous airflow through and around the elements.	04-09-2009
20090111363	Belt sanding attachment tool - A belt sanding attachment tool suitable for use with a driver such as a bench drill, the belt sanding attachment tool being a complete unit and removable from the driver, and suitable for work operations such as grinding, polishing, sanding, finishing and the like. The belt sanding attachment tool has a rotating spindle providing a dual function of firstly providing the primary support of the whole belt sanding attachment tool to the driver, and secondly, providing rotary motion to a driving drum spaced from a second rotatable idler drum to direct and move an endless belt between the two drums. An outward biasing means is provided by way of a spring within a telescopic arm to keep the endless belt in tension.	04-30-2009

Terry Grafron US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110080783	SEMICONDUCTOR MAGNETIC MEMORY INTEGRATING A MAGNETIC TUNNELING JUNCTION ABOVE A FLOATING-GATE MEMORY CELL - A semiconductor magnetic memory device has a magnetic tunneling junction formed over a memory cell. The memory cell has a control gate surrounded by a floating gate. The floating gate is coupled to the magnetic tunneling junction through a pinning layer that maintains the magnetic orientation of the lower magnetic layer of the junction. A current through a selected word line, coupled to the control gate, generates a first magnetic field. A current through a cell select line generates a second magnetic field that is orthogonal to the first magnetic field. This changes the magnetic orientation of the upper magnetic layer of the junction to lower its resistance, thus allowing a write/erase voltage on a program/erase line to program/erase the floating gate.	04-07-2011

Terry Grunzke, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090254785	TEST MODE FOR PARALLEL LOAD OF ADDRESS DEPENDENT DATA TO ENABLE LOADING OF DESIRED DATA BACKGROUNDS - One or more embodiments of the invention enable a memory device to load its memory array with desired background data, such as to reduce total test time and costs associated with testing. A background data loading circuit according to one embodiment of the invention includes a buffer, a data loading circuit, and a pattern generating logic. The buffer is coupled to the array of memory cells. The data loading circuit is coupled to load data into the buffer to be transferred to a respective row of the memory cells. The pattern generating logic is coupled to the data loading circuit. The pattern generating logic applies a pattern generating algorithm corresponding to a test mode when the memory devices is in the test mode and generates patterns of data each for a respective row of the memory cells according to the pattern generating algorithm. The pattern generating logic further causes the data loading circuit to load each of the generated patterns of data into the buffer for transferring to a respective row of the memory cells.	10-08-2009

Terry Hebron, Flatonia, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100191659	SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CALCULATING AN APPRAISAL PRICE FOR A HEAVY TRUCK - A system, method and computer program product for calculating an appraisal price for a heavy truck using a hand-held scanner for scanning a barcode containing data representative of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or other unique alphanumerical identifier for a heavy truck. The scanning of the barcode allows data input and retrieval via a PDA with a database link employing bi-directional data synchronization to maintain updated information. The PDA is linked to a local database that is updated with current wholesale and retail sales data from multiple dealer databases. The updated wholesale and retail sales data is averaged and displayed to the user in response to search criteria entered by the user via the PDA and hand-held scanner, allowing the user to then determine and input an informed retail value for a specific vehicle. The local database is also provided with proprietary reconditioning data for determining and recording reconditioning costs for specific components of a heavy truck. Recondition costs are determined, and recorded for each component when a used component and corresponding used component condition is selected by the user and input via customizable lists and drop-down menus. The individual component recondition costs are then totaled to generate and output a total recondition cost. An appraisal price is calculated when a user inputs a profit margin that is added to the total recondition cost, and then subtracted from the informed retail value to generate an appraisal price indicative of what a user should pay for a specific vehicle, and outputting the appraisal price.	07-29-2010

Terry Heckenbach, Cedarburg, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090218981	CONTROLLING SWITCHING OF THYRISTORS TO REDUCE POWER LOSS IN VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR - Systems and/or methods that facilitate efficiently controlling speed of an induction motor are presented. An optimized control component controls respective switching of an auxiliary switch component associated with an auxiliary winding of the motor, a main switch component associated with a main winding of the motor, and a capacitance adjuster switch component that facilitates adjusting the amount of capacitance associated with the auxiliary winding. The timing of switching on the auxiliary switch component and main switch component can be controlled such that there can be a time difference between the respective switching on of the auxiliary switch component and main switch component to produce additional phase shift to facilitate improving motor efficiency. The capacitance adjuster switch component can be switched on when motor speed is below a predetermined low speed threshold to facilitate increasing the amount of capacitance associated with the auxiliary winding to improve motor efficiency.	09-03-2009

Terry Hermiston, Corte Madera, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208924	Generation of Replication Competent Viruses for Therapeutic Use - The present invention relates to the generation or replication-competent viruses having therapeutic utility. The replication-competent viruses of the invention can express proteins useful in the treatment of disease.	08-20-2009
20100136658	GENERATION OF ONCOLYTIC ADENOVIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method for the production of onolytic adenoviruses having increased potency and their therapeutic applications for cancer. Recombinant adenoviruses and methods to produce them are provided.	06-03-2010
20110020925	NEW MODULATING MOLECULES FOR AN IMPROVED REGULATED EXPRESSION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an improved, expression system for the regulated expression of an encoded protein or nucleic acid therapeutic molecule in the cells of a subject, for use in the treatment of disease. In particular, the present invention provides an improved, regulated gene expression system, and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof for treatment of disease.	01-27-2011
20110217693	Generation of Replication Competent Viruses for Therapeutic Use - The present invention relates to the generation of replication-competent viruses having therapeutic utility. The replication-competent viruses of the invention can express proteins useful in the treatment of disease.	09-08-2011

Terry Hygema, Greenville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038136	WATER VALVE SNAP FIT RETENTION FOR A VACUUM BREAK - A method of coupling a valve assembly to a housing including the steps of orienting a channel and retaining the valve assembly. The orienting step including the orienting of the channel on the valve assembly to dual spring arms on the housing thereby directing a portion of the valve assembly to an opening in the housing. The retaining step including retaining the valve assembly to the housing by way of a biased latch.	02-12-2009

Terry Johnecheck, Brighton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131969	TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED STATOR COOLING FLOW - A hydraulic control system includes a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid for providing a pressurized hydraulic fluid, a main line circuit in fluid communication with the source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, a regulation valve in communication with the source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, the regulation valve moveable between a plurality of positions, and a lubrication valve in communication with the regulation valve, the lubrication valve moveable between a plurality of positions. A lubrication circuit and a cooling circuit are in communication with the lubrication valve. The regulation valve allows pressurized hydraulic fluid to communicate with the lubrication valve after the main line circuit is saturated, the lubrication valve allows fluid communication between the regulation valve and the lubrication circuit until the lubrication circuit is saturated, and the lubrication valve allows fluid communication between the regulation valve and the cooling circuit and the lubrication circuit after the lubrication circuit is saturated.	06-09-2011

Terry Johnson, Cape Elizabeth, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090315162	Micro-Modules with Molded Passive Components, Systems Using the Same, and Methods of Making the Same - Semiconductor die packages, methods of making said packages, and systems using said packages are disclosed. An exemplary package comprises at least one semiconductor die disposed on one surface of a leadframe and electrically coupled to at least one conductive region of the leadframe, and at least one passive electrical component disposed on the other surface of a leadframe and electrically coupled to at least one conductive region of the leadframe. Molding material is disposed over the at least one passive electrical component to provide a molded passive component.	12-24-2009
20090315163	Semiconductor Die Packages with Stacked Flexible Modules Having Passive Components, Systems Using the Same, and Methods of Making the Same - Disclosed are semiconductor die packages comprising flexible modules having passive components, with the flexible modules and one or more semiconductor dice disposed in a stacked relationship, systems using the same, and methods of making the same. In one exemplary package embodiment, one or more semiconductor dice are disposed on a leadframe that is disposed in a stacked relationship with the flexible module. In another embodiment, one or more semiconductor dice are attached to a surface of a flexible module.	12-24-2009

Terry Keough, Rock Creek CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110244163	REPLACEABLE WEAR LINER - A replaceable wear liner pad assembly can be used to provide an array of tiles for lining a trough structure, the trough structure being made of a magnetically attractive material. The replaceable wear liner assembly includes magnetic members encapsulated within a resilient polymeric material, the polymeric material being transparent to magnetic fields. The polymeric material may have the general consistency of truck tire rubber. One side of the tile has a sheet or portion of a set gauge thickness such that in use the magnetic members are maintained at a set standoff distance from the underlying trough structure. The resilient material is far more flexible than the magnetic elements, such that the assembly can flex somewhat. The pad assembly is free of mechanical fasteners. Individual elements of the tile array may be replaced when worn, rather than the entire array. The underside of the pad assembly may provide a seal against the underlying trough structure to discourage leakage at the apertures formerly used for conventional wear liner stud assemblies.	10-06-2011

Terry Kleeberger, Tacoma, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090190889	DEVICE FOR FURCATING FIBER OPTIC CABLES - A fiber optic cable assembly is provided. The cable assembly includes a housing, a plurality of furcation tubes, and a bundled cable. The housing has an opening at a first end and a plurality of channels at a second end. The furcation tubes are aligned with corresponding channels. One end of the bundled cable extends into an interior space of the housing through the opening. The bundled cable has a cable jacket and cable filaments. A first portion of the cable filaments extends beyond the end of the cable jacket in the interior space. A plurality of optic fibers is disposed in the bundled cable and the housing, and a molding compound is disposed around the furcation unit. Individual optic fibers are in individual furcation tubes and movable to slide longitudinally relative to the housing.	07-30-2009

Terry Kounkel, Spirit Lake, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090192428	SOFT WRAP FOR TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS - An adjustable soft wrap for treating plantar fasciitis is provided. A soft wrap is cut from material in such a manner to allow independent compression adjustment on the ankle and the middle of the foot while simultaneously having straps to allow tension adjustment of the stretch tension on the planter fascia.	07-30-2009

Terry Louth, Narvon, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144186	CABLE END RETENTION CLIP - A connector assembly is provided having a cable end plug with a body adapted to be connected to a cable with a connector part, and at least one outwardly extending flange on the body. A mating receptacle receives the cable end plug. The receptacle has a body with a complementary connector part to the cable end plug connector part. A retention clip is connected to the receptacle body, and includes at least one spring arm extending outwardly therefrom with a distal entry ramp portion, a retaining shoulder portion and a flange receiving portion. A thickness of the flange is approximately equal to a depth of the flange receiving portion so that the retaining shoulder portion engages behind the flange in a connected position of the cable end plug in the mating receptacle. For release, the retaining shoulder can be set at an angle of at least 94° to the flange receiving portion to form a release ramp that allows disengagement when a sufficiently high predetermined release force is applied to the cable end plug. Alternatively, the retaining shoulder is set at about 90° and ejector tabs are provided on the cable end plug to disengage the spring arms.	06-10-2010

Terry Manzanec, Solon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253941	Microchannel Apparatus Comprising Structured Walls, Chemical Processes, Methods of Making Formaldehyde - Methods for controlling series or series-parallel reactions are described. Novel microchannel apparatus having mesoporous structures adjacent to bulk flow paths are described. Methods of synthesizing formaldehyde from methanol are also described.	10-08-2009

Terry Masty, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090094146	Methods, Systems, and Computer-Readable Media for Predicting an Effectiveness of a Cost Saving Opportunity - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for predicting an effectiveness of a cost saving opportunity. According to embodiments of the method, a feasibility score, a financial impact score, and a risk score are determined. An effectiveness score is determined based on the feasibility score, the financial impact score, and the risk score. The feasibility score may indicate an anticipated ease with which to implement each cost saving opportunity. The financial impact score may indicate an anticipated cost savings resulting from implementing each cost saving opportunity. The risk score may indicate an anticipated level of business risk incurred by implementing each of the plurality of cost saving opportunities. The effectiveness score, which may be represented in one or two dimensions, indicates the anticipated effectiveness of each cost saving opportunity based on the feasibility score, the financial impact score, and the risk score.	04-09-2009

Terry Mcenaney, Lovettsville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100288365	SANITARY DUAL-HANDLED FAUCET HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A faucet handle assembly comprising two distinct handles is described, and a sanitary method for operating the handle assembly is provided. One handle is attached near the distal end of a stem and the other handle is attached at an intermediate position between the first handle and the proximal end of the stem. The proximal end of the stem is operably coupled to a valve such that movement of either handle causes corresponding movement of the stem which then actuates the valve. One handle may be designated for operation by clean or sanitized hands only, while the other handle may be designated for operation by dirty or unsanitized hands only. Sanitary use of the faucet is achieved by turning a valve on with the latter handle and off with the former handle.	11-18-2010

Terry Meneill, Ramona, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100211136	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IRRADIATING A SURFACE WITH LIGHT - An apparatus and method is provided for irradiating a portion of a patient's scalp with light. The apparatus includes a source of light including one or more wavelengths in a range of about 630 nanometers to about 1064 nanometers. The apparatus further includes an output optical element in optical communication with the source. The output optical element includes an emission surface configured to emit a light beam having a cross-sectional area greater than about 2 cm	08-19-2010

Terry Millwood, Spartanburg, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100062130	PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR ON-DEMAND MARINATION AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A package assembly including a first package a second package is provided. The first package can contain two or more compartments. A first compartment can substantially contain the second package and a second compartment can substantially contain a food product, such as a meat. The second package can contain a food additive, such as a marinade. Although substantially contained within the first compartment of the first package, the second package includes a reputable seal located proximate the second compartment of the first package. Applying pressure to the first compartment and, thus, the second package can break the rupturable seal to distribute the food additive from the second package to the food product in the second compartment. The first package can include a perimeter hard seal configured to withstand the pressure and, thus, prevent the leaking of any of the food product or the food additive from the first package during the distribution of the food additive.	03-11-2010

Terry Neumaster, Lowell, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100126485	Electronic display paintball loader with sensors - A paintball hopper apparatus for supplying paintballs including a hopper body with a feed neck and sensors displaying information about the paintball loader's operating condition. Sensors are provided for sensing the force of the driven impeller, the quantity of paintballs or the open space inside the hopper body, the number of balls discharged from the container, the rate of discharge of the paintballs, the speed of discharge of the paintballs, and the available power supply for the loader operation.	05-27-2010

Terry Pahis, Anderson, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100185336	INTEGRATED AND OPTIMIZED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND INTERCONNECT SYSTEM CONTROLLER - Systems and methods for designing and controlling distributed generation resources are disclosed. Monolithic or distributed controllers control the power requests sent to each distributed generation resource to achieve optimal efficiency using rule-based and/or fuzzy logic-based control techniques. High-impedance fault (HIF) detection circuitry allows power export to the utility grid in normal operating circumstances, and when an islanding condition is detected, ceases that export within two seconds and prevents further export until the condition is cleared.	07-22-2010
20110166716	INTEGRATED AND OPTIMIZED DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND INTERCONNECT SYSTEM CONTROLLER - Systems and methods for designing and controlling distributed generation resources are disclosed. Monolithic or distributed controllers control the power requests sent to each distributed generation resource to achieve optimal efficiency using rule-based and/or fuzzy logic-based control techniques. High-impedance fault (HIF) detection circuitry allows power export to the utility grid in normal operating circumstances, and when an islanding condition is detected, ceases that export within two seconds and prevents further export until the condition is cleared.	07-07-2011

Terry Robinson, Haywards Heath GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275750	Method and system for processing and communicating corporate action events - Providing for processing and communicating corporate action events and any associated elections. These systems and methods enable straight through processing of corporate action events, including events requiring the election of optional events by a security holder. These systems and methods would receive and process data regarding corporate action events. These data would be processed and notifications sent to affected security holders. For events that require the security holder to make an election, the systems and methods may receive and process those elections. The elections would then be used to implement the resulting outcome. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention would employ XML messaging in the automation process. The systems and methods may also include a process that can identify and, if possible, fix an exception to a message or data stream. Also, an asset servicing portal may be used for communicating notifications and elections.	11-06-2008

Terry Rodebaugh, Whitehouse, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110000150	CONSTRUCTION INSERT - A construction insert configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction insert includes a channel having a front face and a back face opposing the front face. The channel is configured to define an internal passage within the channel. A plurality of brackets is attached to the back face of the channel, each of the brackets configured for attachment to a structure within the elevator hoistway. Each of the brackets is planar in shape.	01-06-2011
20110024231	FOLDABLE HOISTWAY WORK DECK - A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The work deck includes a platform having a plurality of planks. A plurality of telescoping assemblies is pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to span the elevator hoistway such that a first end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a building floor and a second end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a hoistway structure. A ladder has a first end and a second end. The first end of the ladder is pivotally connected to the platform and the second end is pivotally connected to the first end of the telescoping assemblies. The platform is configured to provide a work deck for personnel for use within the elevator hoistway. The work deck can be folded into a substantially flat package for ease of shipment.	02-03-2011

Terry Roemer, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279861	Antifungal Agents - Novel isoxazolidinone compounds useful in the treatment and/or prevention of human and animal fungal infections, as well as in the control of phytopathogenic fungi in crops are described. Two novel strains of fungi, ATCC No. PAT-7894 and ATCC No. PAT-7895, are disclosed for the preparation of the described isoxazolidinone compounds.	11-04-2010

Terry Rolon, Haymarket, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217863	Securing An Access Provider - To secure an access provider, communications to/from the access provider are monitored for a partially-completed connection transaction. Detected partially-completed connection transactions are terminated when they remain in existence for a period of time that exceeds a threshold period of time. The monitoring may include detecting partially-completed connection transactions initiated by an access requestor, measuring the period of time that a partially-completed connection transaction remains in existence, comparing the period of time with the threshold period of time, and resetting a communication port located on the access provider.	08-26-2010

Terry Rosinbaum, Hunt, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100119305	Apparatus and Method of Use of a Drainage Member - A method of use comprises providing an inline pipe grate component and at least partially burying the inline pipe grate component. The inline pipe grate component has a longitudinal axis and a plurality of slits oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.	05-13-2010

Terry Schron, Garden Grove, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100316439	MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system with a receiver arrangement with an annular gland nut and an annular receiver bushing. The bushing having an inner passage and an oppositely facing outer surface. The outer bushing surface having at least one receiver-bearing surface shaped to engage a bearing surface of the mounting opening to align the receiver laterally within the opening. The bushing further including a support edge to position the receiver axially within the mounting opening. The annular gland nut having an OD thread configured to threadingly engage an ID thread in the mounting opening and having a contact edge to engage the receiver and force the support edge of the receiver against the bottom ledge of the mounting opening thereby securing the receiver axially in the mounting opening.	12-16-2010

Terry Sedivec, Granger, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080308046	Deer deterring apparatus - A deer deterring apparatus is provided which deters deer from rubbing their antlers on trees, especially saplings and young trees. The apparatus is a strap with at least one sound making mechanism connected to the strap, which is loosely secured onto the trunk of a tree. When a deer approaches the tree and begins to rub its antlers against the trunk, sound making mechanism is activated. The sound startles the deer, causing it to leave the tree alone. The apparatus may also deter deer rubbing-behavior in the surrounding vicinity from where the apparatus is placed.	12-18-2008

Terry Skemer, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319777	DISTRIBUTED SUBSCRIBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A distributed subscriber management system and method that controls access to a network preventing unauthorized traffic through the access network and providing centralized access control between user networks are disclosed. The controlled access is provided through the use of one of several technologies including user authentication, using PAP, CHAP, RADIUS, TACACS+. The method includes the steps of receiving a connection request from a user located on one of the User Networks; interrogating the user for userid and password information; encrypting the userid and password information; transmitting the encrypted information, via the access network, to an authentication server attached to one of a plurality of external networks; decrypting the information at the authentication server; and transmitting an authentication message from the authentication server of the external network to the access control node via the access network. Additionally, the method includes the step of challenging all data leaving the access control node.	12-24-2009

Terry Smith, New Bern, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090178443	Front-loading washing machine having liquid distributing paddles - A washing machine paddle includes a plurality of intake openings for collecting liquid at the bottom and rear of a drum of a front loading washing machine. Discharge openings are located on the paddle toward the front of the drum for discharging liquid therethrough. A baffle arrangement in the paddle directs the liquid collected from the intake openings to the discharge openings upon rotation of the drum to place the paddle into a top location. A drum arrangement and washing machine includes at least one such paddle mounted thereon.	07-16-2009

Terry Smith, Rumford, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100318534	INTELLIGENT RETRIEVAL OF DIGITAL ASSETS - A technique enables intelligent retrieval of digital assets. The technique involves gathering metadata based on a scan of the digital assets. The gathered metadata includes metadata entries, each metadata entry identifying a particular digital asset and a particular set of digital asset properties of that particular digital asset. The technique further involves storing the digital assets in encrypted form within a digital asset repository of the electronic system after gathering the metadata, and updating a metadata database of the electronic system based on the metadata entries, the metadata database being distinct from the digital asset repository. Accordingly, while the digital assets are stored in the digital asset repository in encrypted form, specific digital assets within the digital asset repository are identifiable in response to a database search of the metadata database since the database search is able to use digital asset properties as searching criteria.	12-16-2010

Terry Smith, Kennewick, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100180595	STIRLING ENGINE SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS - Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof.	07-22-2010

Terry Smith, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110126165	SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CLIENT DRIVEN AUTOMATED CIRCUITING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING - A computer aided design application modifies a CAD drawing having one or more electrical components by optimizing a plurality of circuits and associated panels, and assigning circuit and panel identifiers to each component for producing an engineering drawing. Further such identified components can be placed in home run groups, implementing shortest path calculations for various wire types and using neutral wires sharing options for producing an engineering drawing illustrating the home run grouping and identifiers, panel schedules and complete bills of materials.	05-26-2011

Terry Sopkow, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080252881	HIGH-PRESSURE CROSS-POLAR MICROSCOPY CELLS HAVING ADJUSTABLE FLUID PASSAGE AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods are described for observing samples at non-ambient temperatures and pressures. One apparatus comprises a cell body having a fluid flow-through passage and a light passage intersecting the fluid flow-through passage at an adjustable light pathlength fluid analysis region; first and second light-transmissive windows in the light passage, each window having at least one crystal axis aligned longitudinally with a longitudinal axis of the window, the windows having opposed, spaced apart, substantially flat surfaces defining the adjustable light pathlength fluid analysis region, the first window having a first window holder and the second window having a second window holder, the first window rotationally isolated from the first window holder, the second window rotationally coupled to the second window holder, the first window holder able to gradually move the first window and thus adjust the light pathlength; and first and second light polarization filters.	10-16-2008

Terry Spross, Macedon, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090307392	INTELLIGENT CABLE AND FLEXIBLE MULTIPLEXER - Embodiments of an intelligent cable and flexible multiplexer are taught herein. The cables and multiplexers can receive any brand or electronic gages using a variety of asynchronous or synchronous communication protocols and provide outputs according to a desired communication protocol, including USB and RS232.	12-10-2009

Terry Steeper, Lincoln GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100323635	Apparatus and methods for minimizing phase interaction between multiple tuner solutions - Embodiments of systems and methods for implementing multi-channel tuners are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.	12-23-2010
20100323636	Apparatus and methods for implementing multi-channel tuners - Embodiments of systems and methods for implementing multi-channel tuners are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.	12-23-2010

Terry Stefiuk, Two Hills CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090151655	HEAT TUBE ASSEMBLY - A heat tube assembly includes a tank mounting flange, a first heat tube and a second heat tube. The U configuration first heat tube has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are mounted in spaced relation to the mounting flange. A mounting for an open flame burner is provided at the first end of the first heat tube. A first exhaust is provided at the second end of the first heat tube. The U configuration second heat tube has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are mounted in spaced relation to the mounting flange. A coupling is provided for connecting a conduit from an engine exhaust to the first end of the second heat tube. A second exhaust is provided at the second end of the second heat tube.	06-18-2009

Terry Stovold, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090109682	Illumination Sources And Subjects Having Distinctly Matched And Mismatched Narrow Spectral Bands - A light source is configured to emit narrow peaks at discrete spectral bands, especially primary color wavelengths, added to simulate the effect of a broadband light source. A subject is provided with a pigment, examples being certain rare earth lanthanides, with a strong absorption peak at a corresponding narrow spectral band. The pigment has a nominal hue under true broadband light. When illuminated by the narrow band source, the absorption peak eliminates the contribution of one of the primary colors, producing a distinct shift in hue of the pigmented subject. The change in hue cannot be anticipated from the appearance of illuminated subjects that lack the pigment, which remain normal. The narrow absorption peak is not noticeable under unmatched light sources or true broadband light sources, e.g., sunlight. The hue shift effect is useful for security authentication, informational and decorative applications.	04-30-2009
20110261561	ILLUMINATION SOURCES AND SUBJECTS HAVING DISTINCTLY MATCHED AND MISMATCHED NARROW SPECTRAL BANDS - A light source is configured to emit narrow peaks at discrete spectral bands, especially primary color wavelengths, added to simulate the effect of a broadband light source. A subject is provided with a pigment, examples being certain rare earth lanthanides, with a strong absorption peak at a corresponding narrow spectral band. The pigment has a nominal hue under true broadband light. When illuminated by the narrow band source, the absorption peak eliminates the contribution of one of the primary colors, producing a distinct shift in hue of the pigmented subject. The change in hue cannot be anticipated from the appearance of illuminated subjects that lack the pigment, which remain normal. The narrow absorption peak is not noticeable under unmatched light sources or true broadband light sources, e.g., sunlight. The hue shift effect is useful for security authentication, informational and decorative applications.	10-27-2011

Terry Summerson, Currituck, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110015816	Aviation ground navigation system - Transporting aircraft within an airport operational area. An airport operational area within which an unmanned ground vehicle is configured to selectively tow aircraft is defined. A ground tracking system provides position data signals to determine the position of the unmanned ground vehicle position relative to positions in at least one operational area path contained in the airport operational area. This positioning is supplemented by the position as determined from an electronic tracking system, such as a radar-based system. The unmanned ground vehicle is then selectively guided to engage and tow the aircraft to a selected position within the airport operational area.	01-20-2011

Terry Swack, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319812	SUSTAINABLE DESIGN DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - A software application providing system and methods for using Web Services to connect an Analysis calculator, a Recommendations engine, Social Networking, and Knowledge Management technologies in a platform for operationalizing sustainability into Product Life Cycle Management (e.g., conception, design, manufacture, service, end-of-life disposition) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (including enterprise-wide activities of manufacturing, supply change management, financials, human resources, customer relationship management, and external stakeholder engagement). A Web Service Framework integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software technology with product design, manufacturing, and distribution process design tools. A logic layer can perform sustainability estimates within a Knowledge Management System. A Web Service Framework is utilized for constructing or entering LCA models, methodologies and source data. A social software-based participation environment is integrated with sustainable product design and LCA tools and processes.	12-25-2008

Terry Thew, Currumbin AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251358	CONVEYOR BELT CLEANER BLADE - A conveyor belt cleaner blade (	10-16-2008

Terry Thompson, Wilsonville, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080234214	Oligonucleotide-Containing Pharmacological Compositions and Their Use - The present invention relates to methods and compositions containing oligonucleotides suitable for administration to humans and other mammals.	09-25-2008

Terry Thyssen, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157044	Epidural administration systems - The invention relates to improved equipment for the administrations of epidural anaesthetic and to novel methods of administration using the same. Improvements include a needle configured for reduced incidence of post dural puncture headaches, an improved sensitivity loss of resistance syringe and a novel cannula which in one form readily facilitates combined spinal epidural anaesthesia (CSE). Also includes is a catheter having a pre-assembled injection hub and connection means to optionally retain a cannula that is withdrawn over the catheter.	06-18-2009

Terry Tikalsky, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080320190	COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A HOST DEVICE AND AN ACCESSORY VIA AN INTERMEDIATE DEVICE - A host device and an accessory exchange information (e.g., commands and data) via an intermediate device. The host device and accessory can each connect to the intermediate device through a direct wired path and can exchange commands and data with the intermediate device. The host device and the accessory can also “tunnel” information to each other through the intermediate device, by packaging the tunneled information as a payload of a command recognizable by the intermediate device; the intermediate device can repackage and forward the payload. In some embodiments, the tunneled information relates to configuring a wireless link (e.g., a Bluetooth pairing) between the host device and the accessory.	12-25-2008
20090125134	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ACCESSORY HAVING A TUNER - A method, system, and connector interface for controlling an accessory. The method includes obtaining, by a portable media player, tuning information from the accessory; and controlling, by the portable media player, the accessory based on the tuning information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the portable media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the portable media player.	05-14-2009
20090161806	Microcontroller clock calibration using data transmission from an accurate third party - Systems and methods are provided for calibrating the internal oscillator of a microcontroller from a remote clock source. In some embodiments, an electronic device can request timing information from a third party device using a timing independent signal. The timing information received from the third party device may be used to calibrate the microcontroller clock of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the internal oscillator may be calibrated based on timing information received from multiple third party devices. Once calibrated, the microcontroller may initiate timing dependent communication with other electronic devices using a timing dependent protocol, such as a serial protocol.	06-25-2009
20100315210	ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCK WITH REPLICATING STATUS INDICATOR - An adapter may couple an electronic device to a host such as a computer. When coupled in this way, the host may transfer media files to the device. The host may also supply power to the electronic device using power lines in the adapter. The electronic device may have a status indicator such as a light-emitting diode status indicator. The adapter may also have a status indicator. During operation, the electronic device may transmit coded information on the current state of the status indicator in the electronic device by modulating the status indicator or other load in the device at a selected frequency. Control circuitry in the adapter may detect the transmitted state information by monitoring the power lines. The control circuitry may control the status indicator in the adapter so that the status indicator in the adapter replicates the current state of the status indicator in the electronic device.	12-16-2010

Terry Tsangaris, Kensington AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110269516	Game of Chance - An embodiment of the invention is a game of chance involving a plurality of traveling animals	11-03-2011

Terry Umlor, Kingsley, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078965	CONTINUOUS HEAT WELDED FLEXIBLE PVC MEMBRANE WITH AN INTERLOCKING VAPOR BARRIER SYSTEM - An assembly for sealing such as a rooftop which can include at least one type of projecting conduit such as a projecting pipe or an HVAC duct. A plurality of thermoformed membranes are provided in sheet form and are configured for applying over an exterior of the rooftop. The membranes are heat welded to one another along overlapping edges. A further plurality of membranes are configured for applying about an extending length of the conduit and are likewise being directly heat welded to one another along overlapping edges. A boot shaped membrane is applied over and directly welded to an interfacing location established between a proximate rooftop membrane and a further conduit wrapped membrane, such that the assembly provides a sectionalized and continuous vapor barrier across the roof and conduit.	04-07-2011

Terry Viness, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249724	BLAST MITIGATION COATING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to methods of providing a blast mitigation coating system to a building structure and kits of the system. The method comprises the steps of: mixing and applying a water-based flexible polymer, a micro-fiber material, a mineral filler material, and other additives to the building structure to form a layer of coating; embedding one layer of glass-fiber reinforcing meshes into the coating; applying the second layer of coating; and embedding a second layer of meshes. The water-based flexible polymer comprises acrylic resin, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl-acetate ethylene. The micro-fiber material comprises polypropylene. The mineral filler material comprises ground silica and/or mica. The kit of the blast mitigation coating system comprises the water-based flexible polymer, the micro-fiber material, the mineral filler material and glass-fiber reinforcing meshes. Additional components may include a blend of Portland cement and dry additives, or a pigment, preservatives and rheology modifiers.	10-08-2009

Terry Vovan, Rialto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140128	Interconnecting food container system - A container which includes a base (	06-10-2010
20110031153	Multi-Compartment Container System - A food container system that comprises a tray member that is the primary storage container, a first lid member that is molded to comprise a plurality of recesses of either similar or varying sizes to house various foodstuffs, and optionally a third lid member. When assembled, the foodstuff in the first lid member may be retained by a foil that adheres to the mouths of the recesses or the optional third lid member which may be formed to snugly fit over the recesses of the first lid member. The foodstuffs may be mixed in any combination desired. Embodiments of the invention will include for the tray member that may be releaseably attached to either the first or second lid member via a snap-fit grip mechanism; additionally, the first and second lid members may be releaseably attached to each other in a similar manner. The utility of the container system is magnified through the multi-compartmentalized lid member.	02-10-2011

Terry Walker, Camarillo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100058492	METHODS FOR PLANT SEED PRODUCTION - The invention provides methods for producing seeds in watermelon. In one embodiment methods are provided comprising grafting of a seed parent onto a stress tolerant rootstock, pollinating the seed parent with pollen from a pollen donor, and cultivating the seed parent until seed is formed. In specific embodiments, triploid seeds produced by a method of the invention are rendered conspicuously distinguishable from tetraploid seeds, and thus readily selected manually or by an automated machine. Methods for increasing seed yield and/or quality are also provided.	03-04-2010

Terry Wickland, Evergreen, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084403	STORAGE CONTAINER - A storage container for hazardous material, such as transuranic waste, has a stainless steel can body covered by a stainless steel lid. The can body has a locking collar welded thereto and a locking ring fastened to the lid removably mounted within the locking collar. Locking tabs on the locking ring are received beneath locking shoulders on locking collar upon rotating the locking to hold the lid closed. A U-shaped handle is pivoted on the locking ring for rotating the locking ring to lock the lid to the locking collar and thus to the can body, the U-shaped handle being further used to lift the storage container. A spring biased locking pin with a thumb operated tab is coaxial with one pintle of the U-shaped handle, the tab being squeezed toward the handle by the operators thumb to unlock the pin against the bias of a coil spring so as to allow the locking ring to rotate to an unlocked position when it is desired to remove the lid from the can body.	04-08-2010

Terry Windeatt, Surrey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090046901	PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A personal identity verification process and system adopts an error correcting output code (ECOC) classifier approach. Image data representing an input facial images is processed to generate a first (ECOC) classifier output vector and image data representing a class of different training images of the face of an individual are processed to generate a set of second ECOC classifier output vectors. Authenticity of the input facial image against the class of training images is evaluated by measuring distance between the first ECOC classifier output vector and the set of second ECOC classifier output vectors using a first order Minkowski metric.	02-19-2009

Terry Wubbena, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110015958	STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING MODEL - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for workforce planning models. Technologies are described to manage human capital decisions. Decision making models and related tools are described that support the development and implementation of workforce strategies, programs and policies. In one model, resources may be allocated to specific practices (policies, programs, initiatives, organizational culture) used to attract and retain valued employees. Resources may be increased or decreased until the optimal allocation of resources is found that is most likely to enable the achievement of specific goals (e.g., attraction, retention, readiness, and representation).	01-20-2011

Terry Ziemek, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100222779	OCCIPITAL PLATE FIXATION SYSTEM - There are provided orthopedic fixation systems for attachment of a rod to bone. In an embodiment, plate having top and bottom surfaces includes at least one pocket formed through the surfaces to engage an anchor to bone. At least one arm extends from the longitudinal section of the plate. A housing portion has a base configured for slideable engagement with a course defined in the arm to allow selective positioning of the housing portion. The housing defines a passageway for slideable engagement with a rod to allow selective positioning of the rod. A ring has an inner surface for engagement with the housing portion and a lower surface for engagement with the plate. Locking apparatus is configured for engagement with the arm, housing, and rod to allow selective fixation of (1) the housing along the arm and (2) the rod and the housing with respect to one another.	09-02-2010

Terry Zouboulakis, Laval CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090165373	Rotary plant growing apparatus - A rotary plant growing apparatus has a cylindrical structure rotatably mounted on a support base. The cylindrical structure consists of a plurality of baskets in which plants may be grown and rotates around a rotational axis such that the baskets are at least partially immersed in nutrient reservoir containing a liquid nutrient for nourishing the plants. A light source extending at least partially through the cylindrical structure provides light for growth of plants. The baskets are securely and removably attached to rims of the cylindrical structures by pins extending therefrom and which have heads which retaining the pins in apertures therefore on the rims. A motor and gear arrangement provides rotation of the cylindrical structure.	07-02-2009